purpose studio, a hospitality suite and the athletic offices. Since its beginning, Brebeuf Jesuit has supported the physical development of its students by promoting cardiovascular health, conditioning, and overall health and fitness. The extent to which the school fosters that development, however, has grown considerably in the last 50 years. During the 1962-63 seasons, Brebeuf offered only four sports: football, basketball, track and baseball. Today, students can compete in 16 IHSAA-sanctioned sports, including swimming and diving, lacrosse, tennis, soccer, and, most recently added, boys volleyball. Students are also invited to participate in intramural dodgeball, ultimate Frisbee or basketball or five different club sports. Through athletics, students obtain skills that can be translated to all other areas of life. Kyle Ridlen ’11 a member of the football team all four years, learned a valuable lesson about overcoming obstacles and “how to achieve my goals when it came to sports, the classroom, and beyond” with the support of his coaches, the Athletic Department staff and teammates.
Beyond the standard competitive side of athletics, there have been a number of Brebeuf Jesuit students over the years who have used their talents to help others through community service. Whether it’s coaching a Special Olympics basketball team, teaching swimming lessons at the Indiana School for the Blind, or leading a sports camp for inner city kids, Brebeuf students have found ways to help others while remaining active and contributing to their own physical development.
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50th Anniversary Event Celebration Highlights September 4
50th Anniversary Birthday Celebration
September 6
Magis Society Party
October 3
“Breakfast at Brebeuf ” Series: Featuring, Brian Brase, Director of Athletics & Members of the Coaching Staff
October 5
Brebeuf Homecoming Game
October 5 - 6
Class Reunions
October 5
Dedication of SVH Field and Marty Hill Track
October 10
Legacy Breakfast
October 13
Alumni Tailgate Tour: Indiana University vs. Ohio State @ Bloomington, IN
October 20
Alumni Tailgate Tour: Notre Dame vs. Brigham Young @ South Bend, IN
October 27
50th Anniversary Gala
November 3
Alumni Tailgate Tour: Purdue University vs. Penn State @ West Lafayette, IN
December 5
“Breakfast at Brebeuf ” Series: Featuring, Brebeuf Jesuit President, Fr. Jack Dennis, S.J.
December 16
Brebeuf Community Holiday Mass
January 18
50th Anniversary Speaker Series: MLK Convocation, Featuring Dana Harrell ’67
February 6
“Breakfast at Brebeuf ” Series: Featuring Brebeuf Jesuit Faculty Panel
2011-2012 ANNUAL GIVING
FAQs ABOUT THE BREBEUF JESUIT ANNUAL FUND Q: Why is there a need for an annual fund? Why can’t the school operate on the revenue from tuition alone? A: In order to keep a Brebeuf education as affordable as possible for as many families as possible, tuition does not cover need-based financial aid. Brebeuf must raise the tuition assistance funds through gifts from generous alumni, parents and friends. Q: What exactly is the Annual Fund? A: The Annual Fund is a yearly campaign to raise the funds necessary to make our school’s financial aid and scholarship program a reality. Gifts to the Annual Fund positively impact each and every Brebeuf student by keeping the cost of tuition down for all families, and by freeing up critical tuition revenue for faculty and staff salaries, programmatic support, and technology and facility improvements. Q: Why is need-based financial aid so important to Brebeuf Jesuit? A: As part of our mission to be men and women for others, it is imperative that we are able to offer a Brebeuf Jesuit education to all
academically deserving students and maintain a need-blind admissions policy. The best and brightest students—regardless of ability to pay tuition—raise the academic bar and enhance the experience for all Brebeuf students. Q: I can’t give much, do you still want my gift? A: Yes! Gifts of any amount add up and, furthermore, your participation in giving is so important. Q: How much financial aid does Brebeuf award? A: Brebeuf has awarded more than $1.8 million in need-based aid for the 2012-13 year. 27% of Brebeuf families receive assistance, with an average award amount of $9,173 for the 2012-13 year. Q: I already give to other areas at the school. Why am I being asked to give to the Annual Fund? A: Your generosity is greatly appreciated. However, the Annual Fund is by far the most critical need of the school, and every single member of the Brebeuf community—including faculty and staff members and tuition-paying parents—is asked to contribute to the extent that he or she is able.
2012-13 Magis Society Executive Committee We owe a debt of gratitude to the Brebeuf donors listed below who generously give of their time, talents and resources by their participation on the Magis Society Executive Committee. The Magis Society Executive Committee exists to bring awareness to and encourage membership in the Magis Society, Brebeuf Jesuit’s leadership giving society for the most generous donors to the Annual Fund.
March 8
Bistro
April 3
“Breakfast at Brebeuf ” Series: A Panel Discussion ‘Then and Now’
April 13
Alumni Day of Service
April 18
50th Anniversary Speaker Series: Yom HaShoah Convocation
Drs. Connie and Mark Gapinski, co-chairs
Dr. and Mrs. Steven E. Levine
Brebeuf Community Holiday Mass
Dr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Coffey
Dr. and Mrs. Rick Sasso
Baccalaureate and Commencement Exercises
Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Dawes
April 14 June 2
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Repass
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